We are here to help students access and prepare for Higher Education in West Yorkshire.

Here you’ll find events such as open days, help choosing a course, and tips on application writing. We also provide advice on student finance, living away from home and insight into what to expect from Higher Education.

Don’t think that Higher Education is for you? Read our Myth Buster guide to clear up any misconceptions about further study.

The role of teachers, advisors, parents, carers and guardians is crucial in supporting students and potential students to access Higher Education. Whether supporting someone by raising attainment, helping them to make informed choices, or by providing practical information and guidance, Go Higher West Yorkshire can help.

We’ve compiled a list of resources, including lesson plans, videos, links to useful websites, quizzes and other activities, to help support learners’ attainment and aspirations, inform their choices about courses and careers, and to guide them through the application process and other practical issues on their journey to Higher Education.

If you would like to arrange a visit to your school, or require information about an event, contact the Go Higher West Yorkshire team.

A group of Year 11 boys from Airedale Academy attended a residential at Herd Farm in Leeds to build their resilience and challenge themselves in advance of their GCSE exams later this year.

Split across three groups, the boys took part in challenges such as a zip wire, army assault course and crate stacking, facing some fears and working effectively within teams to achieve success.

As well as the physical tasks they had to complete, the boys also had a visit from Wakefield College where they got to meet two student ambassadors who talked them through various different routes and options available to them after their GCSEs.

The experience was a hit with the students, receiving brilliant feedback from those who attended. Year 11 student Anthony said, “This has been a very good experience, and there was a huge range of exciting activities to do.” Other students commented on learning useful new information about colleges, universities and degree apprenticeships.

Tracey Heptinstall, the school’s Higher Education Progression Officer, said, “The boys were brilliant throughout the residential and really shone in terms of behaviour, attitude and building the resilience they need to face their exams.”

Your single point of contact for information on our Higher Education providers. Go Higher West Yorkshire (GHWY) is a partnership of 12 Higher Education providers which aims to prepare people for further learning.